Sat Nov 30 05:40:00 UTC 2024: **Andhra Pradesh News Roundup: Tiger Attack, Political Commentary, and More**
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh – November 30, 2024 – A flurry of events across Andhra Pradesh dominated headlines today. A farmer, Suresh, was attacked by a tiger in Komaram Bheem district. This incident highlights the ongoing conflict between humans and wildlife in the region.
Meanwhile, political discourse centered on caste census. Former MP V. Hanumant Rao commented on the crucial role of a caste census in ensuring justice for OBCs. He criticized the central government for not conducting one, highlighting the allocation of 10% reservation for economically weaker sections by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while questioning its effectiveness for OBCs. He further urged the establishment of a special ministry for BC welfare at the central level. The Congress party pledged its full support for a caste census bill should the central government introduce one.
The Telangana Assembly’s approval of a BC caste census bill, currently 85% complete, was contrasted with the lack of such an initiative at the national level. Rao further criticized the Modi government for not addressing the concerns of OBC communities despite the Prime Minister himself being from an OBC background.
Other significant developments included:
* **New TGPSSC Chairman:** Burra Venkatesh, an IAS officer, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TG PSC), replacing Mahender Reddy whose term ends on December 3.
* **Drug Bust:** Police arrested two individuals, including a court constable, for allegedly selling marijuana in Narsampet.
* **Student Death in US:** Sai Teja, a student from Khammam district, was killed in a shooting in Chicago, Illinois.
* **Possible Tiger Cub Sighting:** A creature resembling a tiger cub was spotted near Akeru vagu in Mahabubabad district, causing concern among locals.
* **Ministerial Visit:** Union Minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar visited the textile park in Chilakaluripet and reviewed its progress and challenges.
* **Fatal Accident:** A car accident occurred on National Highway 16 near Polivelli in Vijayanagaram district.
* **Private RTC Bus Strike:** 38 private RTC buses remained idle in Vikarabad, impacting commuters traveling to the CM’s meeting in Mahabubnagar. The strike followed an incident where a passenger assaulted an RTC driver.
These are just some of the key events that unfolded in Andhra Pradesh today, painting a picture of a state grappling with diverse challenges and issues.
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